Resource Library
GMSA is a strong organization because it is run by and for self-advocates. We have created resources and training materials that should only be presented by people with developmental disabilities. We encourage staff, teachers, parents, and allies to support self-advocates in teaching this material. However, our resources and trainings cannot be presented or used without self-advocates leading the way. If you have questions, contact us! We are happy to help you learn how to support people with developmental disabilities to use these resources.
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These are some of the words used in this health and safety training that employees must do during the Coronavirus emergency. These definitions were written by a team of self-advocates and their allies. Green Mountain Self-Advocates created a plain language…
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Tracy Thresher works for the Facilitated Communication Institute in Syracuse, NY. He shares his experiences as a Consultant. There are questions that make you think about…
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Susan Aichroth talks about what she does as a self-advocate. She talks about understanding the feeling of being labeled as incapable. She explains the importance of…
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Paul Nichols tells about his experience at a Sheltered Workshop. He felt great about it closing. Paul talked to some other self-advocates who were sad about…
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. May Ray Young shares about her job history and her current job with Hannaford. She says what her duties are at Hannaford. She explains why she…
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Greg shares what his job is like washing dishes at the Wayside Restaurant. A timeline is listed next to his story. There are questions that make…
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Delsie Farnsworth shares her employment history and current work duties. She brings up challenges of changing jobs. Delsie talks about why she likes having a job.
This resource is a story. It is a part of GMSA’s “Hire Up!” Training. Abby Laframboise shares her employment history. A timeline is listed after her story. There are questions that make you think about what you can learn from…
This resource is a blog post. Max Barrows talks about what he learned in high school about sexuality. He compares that with a sexuality class he took later for students with disabilities. In this class, he learned that sexuality is…
This resource is a blog post. Kristofor Medina shares how it is to live with autism in the community. He shares his experience with anxiety and sensory overload. He asks that others understand that many people with autism have a…